Maran Nakilat, set up in 2005, is to expand its fleet of jointy owned LNG carriers from 13 to 15 vessels under a new agreement.
The joint venture will add the 159,800 cu m, dual fuel diesel-electric vessels Woodside Rogers and Woodside Goode built as Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.
Nakilat ceo Eng. Abdullah Al Sulaiti said: “Strategic alliance with renowned partners has been fundamental to our success, and we are always looking for opportunities to grow our international presence.This expansion comes as part of our efforts to maximize returns for our shareholders and support Qatar’s industry leading position as the world’s top LNG exporter.”
Chairman of Maran Gas, John Angelicoussis said,”We are delighted at this opportunity to further strengthen our long-term strategic relationship. We look forward to working closely together in the future, continuing to strive to provide a first-class service to all our LNG customers.”
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